Ben Silbar


Location

Philadelphia, PA
Topanga, CA
Education
    Temple University
    August 2019 - December 2023
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Ecology
Work Experience
    Temple University College of Science and Technology
    Classroom Support Specialist
    Philadelphia, PA, US
    January 2024 - present
    company
    Temple University College of Science and Technology
    title
    Classroom Support Specialist
    overview
    - Oversees the set-up, breakdown, and maintenance of seven undergraduate biology lab courses - Delegates tasks and manages training for continuing and new undergraduate student works - Prepares and stores stock and buffer solutions, agar plates, bacterial cultures, and other lab materials in high volumes - Safely handles lab equipment ranging from automatic delivery pipettes, autoclave machines and incubators - Maintains a clean and safe lab environment by properly disposing of glass, plastic, sharps, and biohazard waste products
    Philadelphia Parks AND Recreation
    Ecosystem Management Intern
    Philadelphia, PA, US
    June 2023 - September 2023
    Temple University and IECO Lab
    Undergraduate Researcher
    Philadelphia, PA, US
    May 2022 - June 2023
    Plant Partners
    Associate
    Philadelphia, PA, US
    May 2021 - August 2021
    Volunteer Employee
    Canyon, CA, US
    January 2020 - August 2021
Skills
AutoclavesBacteriologyBiodiversityBiological HazardsBiologyBuffersCoordination SkillsData AnalysisDatabase AdministrationEcologyEnvironmental AuditingEnvironmental MonitoringExpeditingField ResearchIncubatorsMaintenanceManufacturing LaboratoryOpen WaterPesticide ApplicationPesticidesRecreational ActivitiesReforestationResearch SkillsRStudioSupply Chain ManagementTesting SkillsWildlife Management